US Bridges

Scott Blvd over Small Stream

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 087081303 · Structure no. 000000000081131

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Blvd over Small Stream is a steel other carrying Scott Blvd over Small Stream in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Blvd
CrossesSmall Stream
Location087081303
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.35378, -91.72647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Blvd over Small Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Blvd over Small Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Blvd over Small Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Scott Blvd over Small Stream?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Blvd over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.